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DTC P1261: Cylinder 1 High To Low Side Short

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P1261 - CYLINDER 1 HIGH TO LOW SIDE SHORT

Description:  This DTC is set when a concern is detected by the fuel injector interface module in the secondary (rearward) fuel injector circuit.
Possible Causes: 
  • Injector circuit is open
  • Injector circuit is shorted to GND
  • Damaged fuel injector
  • Damaged fuel injector interface module
Diagnostic Aids  :
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test HL .